{"product_id":"olivem-1000-emulsifier-cosmetic-grade","title":"Olivem® 1000 – Olive-Derived Emulsifier | Cosmetic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium, olive-derived emulsifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used to create smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoil-in-water (O\/W) creams and lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut simply, an emulsifier allows the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoil and water parts of a formulation to mix together and remain stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is what turns separate oils and water-based ingredients into products such as moisturising creams, facial lotions and body creams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-ionic, non-ethoxylated and PEG-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is known for creating elegant emulsions with a pleasant skin feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Olivem® 1000?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 does more than simply hold oil and water together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts olive-derived composition can form organised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquid-crystal structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within an emulsion. In simpler terms, these structures arrange themselves in layers that resemble aspects of the skin's natural lipid organisation. This is why Olivem® 1000 is often described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiomimetic emulsifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the formulator, this makes Olivem® 1000 particularly attractive when you want to create a cream or lotion that combines reliable emulsification with an elegant, moisturising skin feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey benefits include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, elegant skin feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisturising properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent spreadability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo soapy effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive-derived chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEG-free and non-ethoxylated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan be used as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emain emulsifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in suitable O\/W formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan also be used at lower levels as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eco-emulsifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside another emulsifying system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with a basic emulsifying wax, Olivem® 1000 is particularly interesting when the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeel and performance of the finished product matter just as much as bringing the oil and water together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You Make With It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 is suitable for a wide variety of cosmetic formulations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial moisturisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody creams and lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich moisturising creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGel-creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye-area formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair conditioners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrème rinses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave-in conditioning products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the main O\/W emulsifier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a co-emulsifier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5–2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, if you are making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 g of product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a 3% usage level would mean using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 g of Olivem® 1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal amount will depend on the type of product you are making, the amount of oil in your formulation and the texture and thickness you want to achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 comes as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewaxy flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has a melting range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65–75°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is normally melted during the heating stage of making your cream or lotion. Once melted, the heated oil and water phases can be combined according to your chosen formulation method to create the emulsion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all emulsifiers, your finished formulation should be tested for stability and compatibility, particularly when changing the oil level or introducing new ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility \u0026amp; Formulation Behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispersible in vegetable oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispersible in mineral oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispersible in warm water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoluble in organic solvents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor everyday formulation purposes, the important point is that Olivem® 1000 is designed to become part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemulsion itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It isn't an ingredient that you simply stir into an already completed cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore unopened in the original container at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 years from the manufacturing date when stored under the recommended conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivem® 1000 is supplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecosmetic raw material for formulation use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is not a finished cosmetic product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended usage levels are provided as formulation guidance. Always carry out appropriate compatibility and stability testing when developing a finished formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor external cosmetic formulation use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA) \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_COA_Olivem_1000_BYC-2026-026_PDF.pdf?v=1791375634\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e VIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_SDS_Olivem_1000_SDS-OLV1K-001_PDF.pdf?v=1791375635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BYC Lab","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":59394512552284,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":59394512585052,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":59394512617820,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":59394512650588,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":59394512683356,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYCLABCosmeticWaxFlakesimageforOlivem1000.png?v=1791371403","url":"https:\/\/byclab.co.uk\/products\/olivem-1000-emulsifier-cosmetic-grade","provider":"BYC Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}